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Winter CME's, February 2012.

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by belle1, Jan 4, 2012.

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  1. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    And I always thought it was the guy on the shovel who was in charge of clag.....
     
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    After the great performances of 45305 on the Cumbrian Mountain Expresses, does anyone know why the engine no longer appears to carry the nameplates of 'Alderman AE Draper'
     
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    Are there any chances of a diesel being put on the back of 70013's run to assist this Saturday due to fire risk?
     
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  5. RalphW

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    Is it that dry in Cumbria? OK so in the Lancs/Cheshire area we have not had any rain for a couple of weeks but I would not have thought there was much fire risk yet.
     
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    I'm not sure to be honest. I had read in a few places and also saw that the diesel was helping on the back of the Auld Reekie going up Shap last Saturday due to fire risk.
     
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    There has been a fair few moorland fires in Wales of late with the local fire crews working overtime, so I would say fire risk is now a very real issue. Given the continuing dry conditions and abundance of dead undergrowth from last year, this time of year can cause real issues.
     
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    Thanks Henry , great to have our nice chats at Scout Green mate . Regards Steve
     
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    Footage of the return leg at Billington and Wilpshire Summit.

    [video=youtube;NbTnjy3Z7s0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbTnjy3Z7s0[/video]

    Hope you enjoy.
     
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    Phil, that's a new angle on Whalley viaduct and it makes a good shot.

    Ian, 2 very crisp shots.....

    Thanks to both of you for getting out there... I was on gardening duties.
     
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    Many thanks Ralph. It turned out there was a diesel on the back, I assume due to fire risk? I understand the hour late running heading north was an issue with a carriage?
     
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    Excellent photograph Jonathon.
     
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    Just back from this final WCME with Ollie in charge, which turned out to be another eventful day. First we had problems with the stock at Carnforth - appeared to be the POB coupling - then we were informed that, at Network Rail's insistance, we were going to have to take a diesel ( a 37) because of the high fire risk. So, after an hours extra wait in the loop we finally got the road at 12.22. I think the crews must have been told to take things easy as well because we had a leisurely ascent of Grayrigg followed by a fairly high speed run to Tebay and then a steady climb to Shap; the 37 on the back doing little more than shifting itself.

    The stop at Carlisle was cut short so we could depart at booked time, we then had a steady climb to Ais Gill in some sunny but cool weather and the same on Wilpshire. All in all, a good day with Ollie but, by his own standards (!) a very subdued one.

    Alan. :)
     
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    YAWN !!
     
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